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FL H9033
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Colleen Burton
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AI Summary
- Designates November 2016 as "Bladder Health Month" in Florida
- Acknowledges that tens of millions of Americans are affected by bladder diseases and conditions including urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, underactive bladder, interstitial cystitis, nocturia, urinary tract infections, bladder cancer, urotrauma, and neurogenic bladder
- Recognizes that bladder diseases significantly impact health and quality of life, contributing to depression, social isolation, accidents, sexual dysfunction, loss of self-esteem, hospitalizations, nursing home admissions, and death
- Highlights the need for increased medical and behavioral research to better understand and treat bladder health conditions
- Notes that Bladder Health Month can reduce stigma surrounding bladder problems and encourage necessary conversations between healthcare providers and patients
Legislative Description
Bladder Health Month
Last Action
Adopted by Publication, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 1754 (Adopted)
2/10/2016
Full Bill Text
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